Appeals.
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 2.68.210
in effect2.68.210 - Appeals.
The Civil Service Board of Trustees (CSB) has established an appeals hearing process to be used by employees covered by the civil service rules and regulations. Appeals shall apply to only those disciplinary actions which involve demotion, suspension without pay and/or permanent separation. When an employee is demoted, suspended or permanently separated, the Director of Human Resources or designee shall notify the employee of their appeal rights in writing.
A. Ratified contracts between the City and employee organizations pursuant to NRS Chapter 288 shall be deemed controlling when in conflict with these civil service rules. Insofar as such ratified contract provides that these grievance and arbitration procedures are a bargaining unit employee's exclusive remedy, such provision shall preempt the procedures set forth below.
B. An appeal shall be in writing and received by the Director of Human Resources within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date notice of the decision was submitted which shall be the date of mailing or of personal service, whichever occurs first. The Director of Human Resources or designee shall schedule an appeal hearing upon notification from the grievant to proceed to the final step. The Director of Human Resources shall notify in writing the CSB members, the grievant, grievant's representative, City Attorney's Office, and the Department Director of the grievant of the location, date and time of the hearing. This process shall not exceed thirty (30) calendar days from the date the grievant files for final action.
C. The CSB shall serve as the hearing panel for the appeal. Either side may present evidence at the hearing to clarify or support their position. The Director of Human Resources or designee shall contact and schedule witnesses at the request of the CSB chairman. The Chairman shall control the conduct of the hearing and questioning of the witnesses.
D. During the hearing process, the City and the grievant may use their representatives to advise them throughout the proceeding. However, both parties are responsible for their own presentation since the process is designed to resolve the conflict within the City and not a court of law. Representatives shall not be allowed to cross examine a witness, but may advise their client throughout the process. A representative may give a summary statement on behalf of their clients at the end of the proceedings.
E. The proceedings shall be recorded and copies will be available upon request at the conclusion of the proceedings.
F. The panel shall convene in a closed personnel session to consider character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, or the physical or mental health of a person. The panel shall form its recommendations or decisions in an open meeting and give its decision to the City Manager or designee within ten (10) calendar days.
(Ord. No. 3221, § 2, 12-18-2024)
Source: City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2ADPE_CH2.68CISE_2.68.210APFetched: 11/1/2026